The Punjab government on Tuesday announced public holidays across the province on February 6 and 7, 2026 (Friday and Saturday), according to an official notification issued by the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD).

The notification, issued by the Welfare Wing of the S&GAD, stated that the decision has been taken for general information and will apply throughout the province of Punjab. All public and government offices, educational institutions and relevant departments are expected to remain closed during the two-day holiday period.

According to the notification, the holidays will be observed province-wide, allowing citizens a brief break at the end of the working week. The provincial government has also directed that the notification be published in all major English and Urdu newspapers at both national and regional levels to ensure maximum public awareness.

In addition, electronic media has been instructed to give wide publicity to the announcement so that the public, government employees and private institutions can make necessary arrangements in advance.

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Copies of the notification have been forwarded to senior provincial officials, including the Governor Punjab, Chief Minister Punjab, Inspector General of Police, all administrative secretaries, commissioners and deputy commissioners across the province. Judicial and autonomous bodies have also been informed of the decision.

The notification was issued with the approval of the competent authority and signed by the Section Officer (Welfare-I), S&GAD Punjab.

Officials said the announcement aims to ensure clarity and uniform implementation of the holidays across the province, avoiding confusion among departments and the general public.